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Recognizing Bullying ActivityRecognizing Bullying Activity
Publisher
Thoughtful Learning
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Grade
K - 12th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Independent Practice
Year
2020
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Recognizing Bullying

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Boost social awareness with an activity that challenges scholars to recognize bullying. Participants read 10 scenarios and respond after carefully examining behaviors such as body language, facial expressions, and frequency. 

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, social skills, social development, peers, bullying, safety, classroom community, school community, cyberbullying, life skills, socialization, conflict, conflict resolution, empathy, social awareness, body language, facial expressions

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Ask the class to identify each situation using clapping, snapping, or other physical movements; read each sentence and discuss answers 
  • Assign an Exit Ticket—direct learners to respond to each scenario on a sheet of paper then turn it in to be dismissed to the next activity  
  • Follow the activity with a discussion about how to prevent bullying, invite the school principal or counselor to share their knowledge 

Classroom Considerations

  • Watch carefully for signs of bullying in your classroom, take the necessary steps to make sure everyone is safe 

Pros

  • The activity encourages positive peer relationships 
  • Includes a brief overview of bullying 
  • Although the lesson is simple, its outcomes are meaningful 

Cons

  • None

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